1
as in scheme
a clever often underhanded means to achieve an end
used every device and stratagem he knew to prevent his son's marriage
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2
as in tool
an article intended for use in work
the salesclerk tried to sell me a new device for grooming cats
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as in genius
devices plural
a habitual attraction to some activity or thing
left to her own devices she'd eat at a fast-food restaurant every night of the week
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Recent Examples of device
By treating screens as extensions of a unified digital environment, TCL aims to reduce friction between devices and make everyday interactions smoother and more natural.
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Jason Phillips, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
Individual athletes were able to handle the devices, too.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 11 Feb. 2026
Unless a Nest user subscribes to a service that allows for quick access to review footage recorded on a device, Google routinely purges the footage rather than retain it indefinitely, said Stacey Higginbotham, a policy fellow at Consumer Reports who specializes in cybersecurity issues.
—Safiyah Riddle, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Moreover, biomedical engineers are testing self-healing polymers for implants, tissue scaffolds, and wearable medical devices.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 11 Feb. 2026
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Jason Phillips, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
Individual athletes were able to handle the devices, too.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 11 Feb. 2026
Unless a Nest user subscribes to a service that allows for quick access to review footage recorded on a device, Google routinely purges the footage rather than retain it indefinitely, said Stacey Higginbotham, a policy fellow at Consumer Reports who specializes in cybersecurity issues.
—Safiyah Riddle, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Moreover, biomedical engineers are testing self-healing polymers for implants, tissue scaffolds, and wearable medical devices.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for device
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Those affected by the scheme can visit Agridime’s website to see how the company is handling investors’ claims.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Feb. 2026
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Jane Doe alleged that in 2013, Epstein’s associates directed her to open a Bank of America account as part of a scheme to deceive immigration officials.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
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Crashes, luge athletes will tell you, are part of the game, a necessary teaching tool that helps young lugers learn how to navigate sliding on their back down an icy course, sometimes faster than 90 miles per hour.—
Lindsay Schnell,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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The Enquirer's Neighborhood Snapshot project is an interactive, online tool for Cincinnatians to better understand their city and its neighborhoods.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Feb. 2026
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His piece of genius separated the sides entering the 84th minute but during a chaotic finale, the hosts conspired to grab defeat from the jaws of victory.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Sliced bread, the wheel, the wrap dress—some genius was responsible for all of them.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
8 Feb. 2026
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Because telling Starfleet that the Furies are part Lynar, and particularly susceptible to high sonic frequencies, is just an ingenious ruse.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Kenton County Commonwealth's Attorney Rob Sanders said at trial that the custody exchange on the day of the shooting was a ruse for Payne to talk his way back into Lane's life.—
Quinlan Bentley,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
10 Feb. 2026
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For instance, studying subsurface cavities is a primary goal of an instrument called the Subsurface Radar Sounder, or SRS, planned for the EnVision mission being developed by the European Space Agency, which can penetrate the planet's surface to depths of several hundred meters.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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These include the steering wheel, the binnacle and its instrument cluster, the control panel, the key and key dock, the central console, and the seats.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
9 Feb. 2026
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For Sky Ferreira, that meant a smoky charcoal eye brought all the way up to the brow bone; on Benee, a sculptural eyeliner flick; for Naomi Sharon, chromatic glam that traveled across her eyes, lips, and cheekbones.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
7 Feb. 2026
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The condition can cause the bones to become so weak and brittle that a fall or even mild stress, like coughing, can cause a break.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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Seven of the 12 finalists fell in their first run in snowy conditions, which made landing tricks more of a challenge.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
13 Feb. 2026
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Van Der Beek, twisting his remarkable life into a piece of comedy, pulled the same kind of trick.—
Megan Garber,
The Atlantic,
12 Feb. 2026
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For all the talent on Seattle’s defense, a single superstar didn’t dominate the game.—
Jerry Brewer,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Her hard work and talent were recently recognized on a statewide level, as she was named a Fastpitch All-Stater.—
Darla Rivera,
Oklahoman,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Device.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/device. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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